I'm taking a knife class

Wow, I just spent 2 1/2 hours in my 2nd knife class. It is pretty intense but I am really learning how to keep myself safe from an attacker and to defend myself, if necessary.

My husband, Art, is the instructor and it has been eye opening observing him as a teacher. He always surprises me, like in the first class I found out he was a bouncer in college AND that four years ago it was almost stabbed by a guy trying to rob him on the streets of Chicago....now why didn't he ever tell me that?!!! I have often wondered, while I was sitting at home with Stephen, why he was so interested in the gym and karate and knives and stick classes? Well, I finally have my answer, self preservation, and the fact that he enjoys doing something different than his everyday job as a "VP suit". And, that there is extra income to help take care of Stephen.

And, speaking of Stephen, I really miss him. He's been at Stewart Home School in Frankfort KY since June 1 and I've only talked with him in the three months he'll be gone. We pick him up the end of August and are hoping he won't get bored being home and in high school. He's had such a fun and busy summer.